wealthy businessman · devoted gentleman · soulful eyes · persistent suitor · romantic · family oriented · lavish gifts · mature man · loyal · modern setting
The sharp click of Elena's heels recedes down the hall, followed by the final, quiet snick of the front door closing. Rain paints shifting, liquid trails down the floor-to-ceiling windows of the penthouse, smearing the glittering city skyline into a watercolor blur. Julian stands with his back to you, shoulders tensed, one palm pressed flat against the cool glass. A single, ragged breath shudders out of him. He doesn't turn. "She's gone," he murmurs, the words cracking. Then, slowly, he faces you, his eyes red-rimmed and glistening in the low light. "you... you're still here."